September 2021 Visa Bulletin Released
The U.S. Department of State released the September 2021 Visa Bulletin on August 13, 2021. Overall, EB-2 for China and India showed three (3) months of progression, and EB-3
Read More »USCIS Temporarily Doubles the Length of Validity of Form I-693
Beginning August 12, USCIS will extend the validity of Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record from two years to four years due to COVID-19 related
Read More »New DACA Rule from the Biden Administration is Expected
The White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs posted a notice that it had received a draft rule intended to safeguard the Deferred Action for Childhood
Read More »State Department Adds 7 Countries to “Do Not Travel” List
On August 9 and 10, the US State Department revised its classification for Aruba; Eswatini; France; French Polynesia; Iceland; Israel, The West Bank, and Gaza; and Thailand,
Read More »US Lowers Risk Level for Canada
The State Department has classified Canada as a Level 2 Risk, Exercise Increased Caution. Similarly, the Centers for Disease Control has revised the Travel Notice for Canada
Read More »USCIS Streamlines Permanent Resident Application Process
Applicants filing for lawful permanent resident status can also apply for their Social Security number (SSN) or replacement card as part of the adjustment of status (AOS)
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy Related to Overseas Childbirth and Citizenship
On Thursday, USCIS updated its policy guidance related to children born outside of the United States. The policy update will allow a non-genetic, non-gestational legal parent
Read More »DHS Defers Deportation Process for Some Hong Kong Residents
President Biden issued a memorandum supporting the rights of the people of Hong Kong and directing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to defer deportation proceedings
Read More »The Next Steps for the DACA Program — What to Expect
As reported last week, a Texas federal judge’s ruling that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was illegally created has left tens of thousands of
Read More »Ur Jaddou Confirmed as USCIS Director
Ur Jaddou was confirmed by the Senate to be Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Jaddou was the former director of DHS Watch, a project of
Read More »DHS Extends TPS Window of Eligibility for Haitian Nationals in the US
Following the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, the Department of Homeland Security has extended the window of eligibility for Haitian nationals and
Read More »Rep. Lofgren (D-CA) Introduces the LIKE Act
On July 26, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) introduced the Let Immigrants Kickstart Employment Act (LIKE Act). This bill encourages immigrant innovators to establish and develop
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